Thursday, May 31, 2007

Stop the presses...

Hi guys! It's the ever-lovein' Nero on the job again. I know you missed me!

The cast of MTC is featured today in the Globe NW!

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/05/31/
taking_to_the_street_for_arlingtons_birthday_bash/


They didn't get all the information right but that's definitely Mr. Overby, Mr. Leggett, and Mr. Rhodes in the picture! Rumor has it that the Sleeping Beauty poster is pictured in the print version! If anyone finds a copy of that let me know or send it along!

More picture from the street fair to come, come rain or shine!

~NERO

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Busking for a living!!!

YOU!
Yes you...

Do you want a sneak peek at the great shows Makeshift Theatre has coming up this summer?
I knew you would.

Where:
We will be peddling our theatrical wears during the Medford Street Fair outside the Regent Theatre in Arlington.

When:
Saturday June 2 from 11-3

What:
We will be doing an excert form Sleeping Beauty in the morning and in the afternoon we will be giving away a sample of the up coming Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged).
Princess Briar Rose will be there, and awake, taking pictures with the kids. We will be handing out fliers and doing some juggling and other fun stunts for the crowd.

Come down and say hello!

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Home and excited...

Friends and neighbors you will be happy to know that I am HOME!!! My mother was thrilled! she made me 2, count'em, 2 lemon merange pies!!! No more living on grass and gross exotic foods for this kid.

Once all the mush and stuff with my Mom was finished I proceeded to my room to hang my trip trophies on my wall. Once I had them all arraigned and in place I stood back and reflected on what a crazy, crazy winter it has been. I looked at my false travel papers, The magic spell I wrote down from the book, the newspaper clipping form the library break in, and a few other things. I have not heard form the Prof.. I hope he is well.

I did get here in time to get some pictures of Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Leggett, and Mr. Overby studying for the new show! Let me tell you these guys know what they are doing... Just look at their expressions. So, deep in thought.
I felt a little uncomfortable with the way Mr. Overby was looking at me, but Mr. Rhodes assured me that he was just teasing me because he missed me. after the photo Mr. Legget said something about the book making more sense in it's original Klingon. I didn't have the heart to tell them the book was upside down.

Ok, I have some catching up to do and my Mom won't let me out of the house for too long. Will post more pics of the show as it progresses. Word is that we will be doing a street fair in a week or so! I will bring my trusty world traveled camera.

~Nero

Monday, May 14, 2007

Almost home...

OK friends, BOSTON IN CALLING!

After a sea journey and spending most of the winter stuck in Germany with a psychotic dramaturge I am back on American soil. Now all I have to do is find my way back to Boston, The Red Sox and Makeshift Theatre's first full length production!!! I even called Mr. Rhodes and told him I would be back soon! At first he said "Nero who?" "Is that your first name, or last name?" I was able to jog his memory and he seemed happy that I would be home soon. Well, his exact words were "bring doughnuts when you get here." I am taking that as a full -Welcome back to the staff-

I am very excited about being back for our first non-children's show. In just a few weeks we will be presenting The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)! I am bursting at the seams for this!!

Ok guys I am off to find a ride north! See you all soon!

~Nero

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

The sea....

Hi all in between stops at ports, nearly being caught a few times, being seasick, and dreams of The Posiden Adventure I am happy to report that I am doing ok.

I can't type for too long becasue I never know when my connection will fade. So I will leave you with the lyrics of a song that has been stuck in my mind..

"Got a whale of a tale to tell ya, lads
A whale of a tale or two
'Bout the flappin' fish and the girls I've loved
On nights like this with the moon above
A whale of a tale and it's all true
I swear by my tattoo"

"There was Mermaid Minnie, met her down in Madagaskar
She would kiss me, any time that I would ask her
Then one evening her flame of love blew out
Blow me down and pick me up!
She swapped me for a trout"

"Got a whale of a tale to tell ya, lads
A whale of a tale or two
'Bout the flappin' fish and the girls I've loved
On nights like this with the moon above
A whale of a tale and it's all true
I swear by my tattoo"

"There was Typhoon Tessie, met her on the coast of Java
When we kissed I bubbled up like molten lava
Then she gave me the scare of my young
Blow me down and pick me up!
She was the captain's wife"

"Got a whale of a tale to tell ya, lads
A whale of a tale or two
'Bout the flappin' fish and the girls I've loved
On nights like this with the moon above
A whale of a tale and it's all true
I swear by my tattoo"